2017 Volkswagen Amarok 3.0L Diesel · VA17 ABK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT on 2 July 2025 at 161,920 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. While the record shows a failure on the same day, the immediate pass suggests a minor administrative or quickly rectified issue rather than a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage is high for a nine year old vehicle, averaging nearly 18,000 miles per year. There was a significant increase in usage between May 2023 and June 2024, where the odometer rose from 133,257 to 148,706 miles. Conversely, the vehicle remained almost stationary between February 2022 and May 2023, covering only 119 miles over fifteen months. This pattern of long-distance hauling interspersed with periods of inactivity is common for commercial vehicles but can impact rubber components and fluid degradation. The MOT history is unusually clean for a high-mileage Amarok, showing no advisories or failures across several years. The absence of flagged issues regarding suspension bushes, brake discs, or chassis corrosion is positive, though it may also suggest a lenient testing regime. A buyer should physically inspect the vehicle for structural rust and wear on the drivetrain, as these are common failure points for this model at 160,000 miles. Priority should be given to checking the service history for timing belt and water pump replacements. The MOT record does not track these critical maintenance items. Given the high mileage, a manual check of the brake pads and tyre tread depth is necessary to ensure consumables have been replaced recently, as the clean MOT record provides no data on the remaining life of these parts.